Wedding Registry question?

You defnitely want to include a variety of price ranges on items you'd like. But, do remember that you're going to want to set aside $ in the case that someone buys the dresser only and then you have to go back and get the matching pieces you wanted. I remember putting a set of nice silverware and we got about 5 pieces of it and then it was just never a high enough priority for us to shell out the money for the rest of the set later. Now it sits in the garage unused. So, I would say that unless you have a plan for completing an expensive set of furniture or kitchen items - then don't add it to the registry. You should get cash for your wedding that will make up the difference. Just make sure they are things that you will want 2 years from now and not just things you put on it at a whim. It's hard but just make sure you have included a variety of price ranges and then go from there. People will choose whether they even want to use the registry or not. If they don't like the prices or the items on it - they won't use it. Trust me, after the wedding and honeymoon are over, the last thing you'll want to do is spend your time writing those thank you notes and then having to go back to the store to return merchandise and play games with everything to make sure you have what you need and want. You will be loving the gift card and check givers more than anything!

register for what you need, if you dont register you will get alot of stuff you dont want and don't like. I love registries...I would rather get someone something they need and want rather than guessing...do they need this...will they like it?

My cousin is in the same boat as you. she has about 6 things on her registry. She has registered for the honeymoon. If you are going on one, you can register for things like a dinner for 2 at different restaruants, scuba diving, massages, horse back rides on the beach, This way you will be able to do more on your honeymoon.

Most people give money for the Wedding they give gifts for the shower and engagement party.

If you own a home, I think you can register at Lowes or Home Depot...which may sound tacky but you can get stuff to fix up your home.

If you want the furniture register for it...Honestly it will be a pita to wrap and lug around. So register for those items and you can register for gift cards also. There is a space on most registries for comments. You can think of something tactful to put....

That price range isnt tacky at all....I think it is sooooooo tacky when people register for $300 toaster ovens (my cousin did) mine was $50, looks nice and has lasted for 15 years!

in 2010 who thinks registries are tacky? guests expect you to have them. they're merely a suggestion, but it makes their lives easier too. we're in your situation as well, having lived together for a while. we want a few upgrades, but mostly what we need are bigger things and we were looking for a way to register for those that would be easy for us and for guests. we found a site that we are loving called DepositAGift.com (not sure if you've ever heard of honeymoon registries, but this is like that, but much better b/c you can register for pretty much anything you can think of.) their pre-made registry lists gave us a lot of ideas and made it really fast and simple to create our registry.

we weren't sure if people would think this is tacky, but everyone seems to be having a lot of fun with it. deposit a gift allows them to do what you're asking about, which is contribute to larger gifts (b/c you can break things like furniture up into smaller dollar amounts). frankly, if most people were honest, and especially if they've been through the whole wedding thing, they would say they would prefer money for their wedding too. the struggle is how to communicate it without seeming rude, and this site really helps with the delicate communication part.

here's a recent article about them that made me feel good about my decision: http://www.recessionwire.com/2010/01/20/cashing-in...

good luck!

Wedding registries aren't tacky, but including the info with your invite is. The proper way to let people know is by word of mouth. Something it sounds like you are doing :)

If you are sure this is the set you want, put it on the registry. As long as you have a selection of different things at different price ranges you are golden.

do it. I have the dyson animal vacuum ($549) & a centerpiece from Crate&Barrel that's $250 on our registry. put whatever you want on there just make sure the price range is varied. you'll many things under $25/50 for those college kids and then anything over $500 but make sure it's not too over the top. If you have many items that are highly priced some family members may go in on it together.

if there is something you & FI REALLY want, tell your MOH & BMs and hopefully they'll tastefully let people know. GL.

In my opinion you should but whatever you need on your registry. Or if you don't need anything you can register for things like camping gear or sports stuff. If you need some furniture then put it on your registry. As long as you have stuff in all price ranges I think it's fine.

Go for it. If people don't want to buy it for you....they won't! As long as you have a range of items in different price ranges people will not feel pressured. Also Bed Bath & beyond will give you a discount on items left on the registry you didnt get.

IMO you can put anything on a registry, just make sure its for all price ranges.

Add it, noone says they have to buy it.